Dallas Morning News Feature

Hot off the press!! The ARTS in Frisco was featured in The Dallas Morning News online and in print in the Metro section on Tuesday August 7th! Frisco Arts is always hard at work keeping the ARTS in the conversation, and we are thrilled to bring positive impact and more eyes on Frisco through our advocacy efforts and innovative partnerships.

In the article, DMN writer Sharon Grisby sheds light on the growing arts scene in Frisco, the staggering number of students enrolled in Fine Arts in FISD, the upcoming Frisco Arts Walk and Run, and our community’s desire for a true home for the arts. We thank each of you for being part of the creative revolution and voice of arts advocacy in Frisco and beyond!

Frisco Arts proudly welcomes The Cliburn as a partner for the third annual Frisco Arts Walk & Run on Saturday, October 6 at HALL Park! It is an honor for Frisco Arts to be recognized as an important outreach partner to support established cultural cornerstones like The Cliburn to grow their audiences in Frisco, where there is a high concentration of young classical musicians.

Representatives from The Cliburn will be on-site to share information about the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival, which takes place in Dallas on May 31 – June 8, 2019 with Former First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush as honorary chair.

“As we prepare to welcome the very best 13- to 17-year-old pianists from around the world to Dallas next year, one of the Cliburn’s top priorities is forming new, purposeful relationships with the region’s innovative arts organizations, including Frisco Arts. We’re looking forward to being at the Walk and Run this fall, to meet the community of Frisco and to introduce the exceptional talent that they can expect at the Cliburn Junior Competition,” said Jacques Marquis, Cliburn president and CEO.

TheCliburn Red Carpet Performances will offer a Steinway grand piano at the Frisco Arts Walk and Run for amateur musicians to perform throughout the day. For the first time ever in Frisco, the Cliburn will presentClayton Stephenson, 2015 Cliburn Junior Jury Discretionary Award winner, with a special performance and meet-
and-greet.

View the video below to learn more about Clayton and his experience at the 2015 Junior Cliburn Competition and Festival.

Clayton Stephenson (left)

Frisco Arts’ mission is to make the arts accessible to all citizens and highlight the talent in our city and beyond. The Frisco Arts Walk and Run brings all art forms to the community, and this year our reach gains international exposure through a partnership with the Cliburn.

We hope you’ll join us for this historic day that combines the most significant musical institutions in one place: UNT’s Jazz Studies, The Cliburn, and Steinway and Sons Pianos, along with our local arts community at the Frisco Arts Walk and Run on October 6th!

Due to an overwhelming response, we will not be able to accommodate any new RSVP’s to our Members Happy Hour at Zaytinya on Wednesday August 8th. Thanks to all our members who already registered, and we look forward to seeing you! For those who couldn’t make this event, be watching for our next Members Happy Hour coming soon. Thank you for your support of Frisco Arts!

Do you want to see your artwork displayed in City Hall? The City of Frisco seeks original, 2-Dimensional artworks by artists from Frisco and the surrounding area for the 17th installment of Art in the Atrium at City Hall. Art in the Atrium 17 will showcase artistic excellence in the region, encourage public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of visual art, and promote the City’s cultural initiatives.

Art in the Atrium 17 is scheduled for Monday, September 24, 2018 through Friday, March 8, 2019. Submissions will be accepted only through www.callforentry.org. Interested artists must submit the following items on or before Monday, August 20, 2018, before 4:00pm CST.

Current contact information

An artist statement describing your overall vision and working process

No more than three (3) digital images of artwork following the image format requirements.